The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set for a thrilling conclusion as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) prepare to battle for the title of world’s top football club. The highly anticipated final marks the culmination of an intense tournament, with both teams aiming to add a global trophy to their already stellar seasons.
Chelsea: One Win Away from Redemption
Chelsea have turned their fortunes around under manager Enzo Maresca, following their UEFA Conference League triumph and securing a Champions League berth for next season. The Blues have notched five wins in six matches at the Club World Cup, including a decisive 2-0 semifinal victory over Fluminense, thanks to a brace from new signing Joao Pedro.
Despite a group stage setback against Flamengo, Chelsea capitalized on a favorable knockout draw, eliminating Palmeiras and Benfica en route to the final. Now, with a chance to secure a second Club World Cup title after 2022, Chelsea stand just one step away from closing a turbulent season with a resounding double.
PSG: On the Brink of a Historic Quadruple
Meanwhile, PSG are chasing what could be their most iconic season ever. With the Champions League, Ligue 1, and the French Cup already in hand, victory on the global stage would complete a stunning quadruple. Led by Luis Enrique, the Parisians have grown stronger with each match, bouncing back from a group stage hiccup to crush Inter Miami, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid—the latter a stunning 4-0 semifinal win. Goals from Ousmane Dembele, Fabian Ruiz, and Goncalo Ramos showcased PSG’s attacking depth and efficiency.
Players to Watch
Joao Pedro, Chelsea’s summer signing, has been a revelation, scoring 7 goals in his last 9 starts. Should he score twice in the final, he would become the first player to net a brace in his first two Premier League club starts since Gabriel Martinelli in 2019. Cole Palmer is also in top form, having created 9 open-play chances—ranking among the top three in the tournament. In the semifinal, he completed 27/27 passes and made 3 key chances.
For PSG, Ousmane Dembele is the standout performer with 36 goal involvements in 2025, the highest across Europe’s top five leagues. Midfield maestro Vitinha has completed over 100 accurate passes in five separate matches, establishing control in the center of the park.
Predicted Lineups
- Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Nkunku; Pedro
- PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue
Final Score Prediction: Chelsea 1-3 PSG
With momentum, depth, and form on their side, PSG enters the final as slight favorites to lift their first FIFA Club World Cup trophy, but Chelsea’s resurgence makes this a clash not to be missed.